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Marco Island is a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico off Southwest Florida, linked to the mainland by bridges south of the city of Naples. It’s home to resort hotels, beaches, marinas and golf courses, as well as a network of inland waterways. A long, sandy beach covers most of the west coast, with resort hotels in the south. Tigertail Beach Park has a tidal lagoon, popular for kayaking and paddle boarding.

CDC drops mask requirements for fully vaccinated people

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

NBC News – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] announced that individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks or socially distance inside or outside in most situations. The update comes more than a year after the CDC issued guidelines recommending that Americans wear a mask to protect against the virus. A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the last dose is administered. That gives the immune system enough time to create antibodies to combat the virus. So far, more than 35% of the United States has been fully...

Hummer holding several cans of gas in trunk engulfed in flames

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – A driver’s car containing several full gas cans inside was destroyed after it caught fire on Wednesday in Citrus County. Citrus County Fire Rescue received the call about the car fire at 10:52 a.m. in Homosassa. The driver of the 2004 Hummer H2 had just filled up four, five-gallon containers of gas at the gas station and placed them in the back of the car before it burst into flames. Fire crews said there was one injury but the person refused to be taken to the hospital against medical advice. The Florida State Fire Marshal investigated the incident and...

WATCH: Hundreds of cownose rays migrate near Captiva beach

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

CAPTIVA, Fla. – Around this time every year, cownose rays migrate between the Gulf of Mexico and the Yucatan by the hundreds or thousands in groups known as ‘fevers.’ YOLO Watersports caught the natural phenomenon on camera on Wednesday afternoon near the Mucky Duck on Captiva. WATCH: The video captures hundreds of cownose rays as they gracefully glide by the shore. Cownose rays can have a wingspan of up to 3 feet and usually present little danger to humans apart from their defensive venomous barb, according to FWC. The post WATCH: Hundreds of cownose rays migrate...

Paralyzed woman rescued from fire that ignited while she was smoking in bed

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — A 63-year-old disabled woman made it out alive after her home erupted in flames when her oxygen hose caught fire as she was smoking in bed, officials said. Deputies with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a structure fire in the 800 block of St. Francis Street in Brooksville around 2 a.m. on Thursday. The paralyzed woman and her two dogs were trapped inside, deputies said. The woman told 911 dispatchers that her oxygen hose caught on fire while she was smoking in her bed and her bedroom caught on fire as a result, deputies...

Softball player “embarrassed and disrespected” after umpires ask her to cut braids off

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

DURHAM, N.C. / CNN — A North Carolina high school student-athlete is demanding an end to hair discrimination after she said she was forced to cut her hair during a game. On April 19, sophomore Nicole Pyles was playing a game of softball at Hillside High School. “The umps came up to my coach asking about my beads. I was just like, well, it’s fine. I’ll tuck them and put them away,” she said. It was the top of the second inning when she said her team was winning, and the umpire noticed her knotless braids with beads. It’s a style Pyles said she’s worn to other games. “When...

DeSoto County home to new FPL solar energy center

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. — When it comes to renewable energy, DeSoto County is the solar power host with the most. Florida Power & Light Company recently finished construction of the new Rodeo Solar Energy Center. The completion of the project makes DeSoto County home to more FPL solar energy centers than any other county in the state. The new energy center adds nearly 300,000 solar panels to the Sunshine State’s power harnessing grid. DeSoto County was the birthplace of solar energy in Florida when FPL installed its first energy center “DeSoto Next Generation” in...

McDonald’s is raising wages at company-owned restaurants

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2021. Posted in Business, Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

McDonald’s is the latest restaurant to say it’s raising wages in a bid to attract workers. The company is increasing hourly employees’ pay by about 10 percent, it announced Thursday — but the change applies only to a small percentage of staff. Entry-level employees will earn at least $11 to $17 an hour, the company said in a statement. Shift managers will earn at least $15 to $20 an hour, CNN reports. The company has already started implementing the increases and will continue to roll them out in the months ahead. Hourly wages should reach $15 on average at the...

6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes near Panama coast

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

PUNTA DE BURICA, Panama — A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck about 90 miles off the coast of Punta de Burica, Chiriquí, Panama on Thursday morning, officials said. Information from the United States Geological Survey shows that the earthquake’s epicenter is in an area where the Caribbean and North American plates meet. The earthquake began around 9:42 a.m. local time about 94.4 miles off the coast of Panama and 6 miles under the North Pacific Ocean. USGS officials rated the recent earthquake as a green alert which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. So...

Gov. DeSantis signs bill making alcohol to-go drinks permanent in Florida

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. [WPTV] – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Thursday morning making alcohol to-go a permanent fixture in Florida. The governor originally signed an executive order during the pandemic allowing alcoholic to-go beverages to help businesses during the 2020 safer at home order. The bill set parameters — the sale of to-go drinks must be cut off either at midnight or when food service ends for the day. Drinks will also not be able to exceed 32 ounces and need to be placed in secured containers by the business. Alcoholic drink that are delivered must be placed in...

Chiquita Lock reopens after temporarily closing Thursday for repairs

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Chiquita Lock in Cape Coral closed for repairs on Thursday morning, but has since reopened. Repair crews with the City of Cape Coral were fixing the Chiquita Lock on May 13. The lock reopened around 10:30 a.m. It’s not known why the repairs were needed. The post Chiquita Lock reopens after temporarily closing Thursday for repairs appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 Fort Myers